WinMySQLadmin stores MySQL password in plain text
| winmysqladmin-password-plaintext (7206) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
WinMySQLadmin stores the MySQL password in plain text in the c:\winnt\my.ini file. This could allow an attacker to view the file to obtain user passwords and possibly gain access to the MySQL database.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Oct 02 2001 - 02:54:57 CDT: WinMySQLadmin 1.1 Store MySQL password in clear text.
- BID-3381: WinMySQLadmin Plain Text Password Storage Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-1255: WinMySQLadmin 1.1 stores the MySQL password in plain text in the my.ini file, which allows local users to obtain unathorized access the MySQL database.
Platforms Affected:
- MySQL WinMySQLadmin 1.1
Reported:
Oct 02, 2001
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